What is a Lightning Arrester? – Types of LA

A lightning arrester is a protective device used in electrical power systems, buildings, communication systems, and other infrastructure to safely divert high-voltage surges caused by lightning strikes or switching events to the ground for preventing damage to equipment. Actually, a lightning arrester is a device connected between the line and ground. It remains non-conductive under … Read more

Understanding the Lightning Arrester Ratings

In this article, we shall explore the lightning arrester ratings. The article includes rated voltage, MCOV, discharge current, residual voltage, energy absorption, and many more. Lightning Arrester Ratings based on Voltage How to Select the Lightning Arrester Ratings based on Voltage? For that, we have to consider two conditions. The first one is the effectively … Read more